The Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal flagged off a five-day training program on "Management Science" for mid-commandant officers of the Sashastra Seema Bal, Bhopal on Monday.

This five-day long training program between 24th to 27th July is designed to equip 20 middle-level commandant officers of the SSB, Bhopal with essential knowledge and skills in various areas of management.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of the Shri Sanjeev Sharma, Inspector General, SSB, Bhopal. Following the inaugural program, the participants underwent comprehensive training that encompassed essential topics such as Leadership skills and responsibilities, Understanding Group dynamics, traits and organizational culture, Understanding the forest and wildlife policy law, and Motivational theory and techniques.

Speaking on this occasion, Course Director Prof. Pande said, "IIFM is contributing significantly to strengthening the country's security system through this kind of initiative. This training program is specially focused on forest management, as the SSB officers often spend their major time near border and forested areas, hence knowledge and proficiency in forest and wildlife management plays an important role.

And, this training program will undoubtedly contribute to this goal." As the premier sectoral management institute, IIFM is committed to supporting the professional development of defense and para-military officers and ensuring they are well equipped to carry out their duties effectively.

As part of this five-day training program, officers will receive training on various subjects such as Conflict Management, Decentralization, Resource Management, Capacity Building, Communication, and Stress Management, etc.